salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,240 a year. That is $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 103 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Walden?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Walden
| Size | Walden | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,490 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,908 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,195 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,023 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Walden overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Walden, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Walden
Life in Walden
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Walden?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $683 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $333,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,350 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Walden, NY?
Renting in Walden costs a median of about $1,631 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Walden?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,240 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Walden cheap or expensive?
Walden is rated OK: rent takes 20.7% of the typical household income of $94,355. It ranks 103rd cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Walden?
The median homeowner in Walden pays $9,833 a year in property taxes, about 2.95% of the median home value.
Is Walden more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Walden?
The median home value in Walden is $333,500, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
6,868 people live in Walden. Numbers are typical (middle) values.